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Old 07-10-2008 | 12:17 PM
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Question Anyone used chrome paint on plastic?

I'm wondering if anyone has ever used chrome paint on plastic before and if so, have you liked how it came out? I was thinking about prepping some plastic pieces, including my speaker covers and painting them chrome. Any ideas/pointers?

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Old 07-11-2008 | 10:35 AM
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****, let us know how it comes out because i could use that to repaint the plastic center cover on my rims.
 
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Old 07-11-2008 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by the gillz
****, let us know how it comes out because i could use that to repaint the plastic center cover on my rims.
Will do. I read up on how to do it and if everything works out over the weekend, I will post pictures and steps in what to do. So far from everything I've read, it should be a simple project.
 
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Old 07-11-2008 | 05:14 PM
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Imo i would stay away that stuff never comes out looking good. just comes out looking like a cheesy silver
 
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Old 07-11-2008 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin99gtconv
Imo i would stay away that stuff never comes out looking good. just comes out looking like a cheesy silver
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Try it on a small first.
 
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Old 07-11-2008 | 07:19 PM
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I hear ya. I tried it on a small part and so far so good. I don't expect it to come out like actual chrome, but to save $100 + I might as well try this. Then if it looks cheesy, it's simple to just spray them back to black. I'm just trying the caps around the front side speakers which pop off. Like these...

http://www.southernmustangparts.com/...ers-p-223.html
 
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